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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 261EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER AEXISTING MAXIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §261.151Detention Doors

Hollow metal doors shall be constructed of 12 to 14 gauge steel inside the security perimeter. Eighteen gauge hollow metal doors may be used outside the security perimeter. Plate doors shall be constructed of material not less than 3/16 inch thick. The security quality of each detention door shall be determined by the level of security sought to be achieved. Detention doors shall be equipped with detention hardware and accessories.


Source Note: The provisions of this §261.151 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.

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